Origins - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 01/01/2024

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Origins.

5 letter answer(s) to origins

ROOTS

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem"
a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down"
cause to take roots
come into existence, originate; "The problem roots in her depression"
dig with the snout; "the pig was rooting for truffles"
plant by the roots
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
take root and begin to grow; "this plant roots quickly"
the condition of belo

SEEDS

a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
a small hard fruit
anything that provides inspiration for later work
bear seeds
distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
go to seed; shed seeds; "The dandelions went to seed"
help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money
inoculate with microorganisms
one of the outstanding players in a tournament
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; "She sowed sunflower seeds"
remove the seeds from; "seed grapes"
sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain; "seed clouds"
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

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